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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hester stay in New England?
(a) She enjoys the brisk winter.
(b) It is the scene of her crime.
(c) She enjoys whaling.
(d) Her family is there.

2. The title of Chapter 5 refers to what?
(a) Hester's work.
(b) Hester's past.
(c) Hester's guilt.
(d) Hester's love life.

3. What is the title of Chapter 18?
(a) A River of Tears.
(b) A Flood of Brightness.
(c) A Flood of Sunshine.
(d) An Ectasy of Light.

4. While his health is failing, Dimmesdale has achieved what in his profession?
(a) "Sturdier texture."
(b) "Populist ire."
(c) "Sanctimonius reputation."
(d) "Brillant popularity."

5. Who, in Chapter 5, is referred to as "the figure, the body, the reality of sin?"
(a) Hester.
(b) Dimmesdale.
(c) Pearl.
(d) Hibbins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Hester's "happy infancy and stainless maidenhood?"

2. Chillingworth is described as which of the following in Chapter 11?

3. Where are Dimmesdale's parents?

4. What does Hester fling next to the brook?

5. Hester's work is seen everywhere with the exception of:

(see the answer key)

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